UNC basketball players spoke of Michigan State's trash-talking, with Harrison Ingram expressing satisfaction in sending them home. UNC's chemistry and a 20-3 run helped defeat Michigan State and advance to the Sweet 16. Players like Armando Bacot emphasized backing up their trash talk. Michigan State players' trash-talking backfired as UNC dominated them, leading to their defeat. A set play orchestrated by Hubert Davis secured UNC's spot in the Sweet 16.
Bold Strategy: Harrison Ingram Claims It Was Ridiculous How Much Michigan State Talked Shit, It's Why They Got Sent Home https://t.co/zZi79dmesM https://t.co/OrTvjCEy2d
For the Monday morning crowd... My @TheAthleticCBB story on the timeout, and the set play, that sent North Carolina to the Sweet 16. Hubert Davis found one play — detailed here — that Michigan State simply couldn't stop: https://t.co/cFQuvDFxGf
"They see what it got them" Michigan State players allegedly were talking nonstop trash during the UNC game. MSU ended up getting dominated and sent home. A UNC player made sure to twist the knife even deeper after winning. WATCH: https://t.co/yrijNC8ApY https://t.co/hTbESMLA1O
"We’re going to go out there and talk trash, *and* we’re going to back it up," Armando Bacot said. Said Harrison Ingram: "You're not going to bully us." Michigan State tested UNC Saturday. On another moment of proving for the Sweet 16-bound Tar Heels: https://t.co/7XffRlBdVb
"I think we have really good chemistry. We'll see how much further we can go.” @UNC_Basketball depended on that chemistry -- and a 20-3 first-half run -- to KO Michigan State and advance to the Sweet 16. Story at @DalyDoseOfHoops: https://t.co/MFxcxszshE
Several UNC players spoke of Michigan State's unrelenting propensity to talk trash, both before and during the game today. "They were talking, and it feels good to send them home," Harrison Ingram said.